A court in Ethiopia has found prominent journalist and blogger Eskinder Nega guilty of violating controversial anti-terrorism legislation.
Eskinder and 23 others were accused of links with US-based opposition group Ginbot Seven, which Ethiopia considers a terrorist organisation.
The prosecutor has asked for life in prison, rather than the death penalty.
"This is a dark day for justice in Ethiopia," said Amnesty International's Claire Beston.
Last month, Eskinder was awarded the prestigious Pen America's "Freedom to Write" annual prize for his work. Full story...
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Eskinder and 23 others were accused of links with US-based opposition group Ginbot Seven, which Ethiopia considers a terrorist organisation.
The prosecutor has asked for life in prison, rather than the death penalty.
"This is a dark day for justice in Ethiopia," said Amnesty International's Claire Beston.
Last month, Eskinder was awarded the prestigious Pen America's "Freedom to Write" annual prize for his work. Full story...
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